The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Ash from Shure about the world of microphones, particularly focusing on Shure’s prominent models like the SM7B. Ash explains why Shure microphones have a stellar reputation in podcasting and music production, offering tips for achieving high-quality recordings. The discussion also delves into the importance of environment, […]

Back in episode 38, we talked about Apple Podcasts introducing episodic podcast covers – that is, each podcast episode can have its own bespoke artwork; a little bit like a YouTube thumbnail. Nearly a year later, I’m now reviewing the effectiveness of individual podcast episode artwork to see if its made any difference to my

In this episode, I’m joined by Kendall from Riverside, and we’re recording this episode at the Podcast Show London. Kendall and I have been trying to get together for almost a year now to record an episode. Our schedules and timezones just haven’t aligned until this event when I basically accosted her at the Riverside

In this longer-than-usual episode, I go through a detailed step-by-step guide on how to start your own podcast from beginning to end. We cover choosing your topic, coming up with episode ideas, naming your show, creating artwork, selecting a hosting platform, releasing your first episodes, promoting on social media, and more. There are so many

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Mark from Captivate.fm. We kicked things off by discussing the fantastic Podcast Show London 2024 that we were lucky enough to attend. Can you believe Mark has been attending podcasting events like this since way back in 2014? His experience

Want your podcast to rank high in Apple Podcast search results? Then this is the episode for you. In this episode of the Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting, I’ll share podcasting tips for ranking your podcast in Apple Podcasts search results by targeting specific keywords. You’ll learn how to research and incorporate keywords into your

Back in episode 80, I talked about my podcasting costs. It stacked up and some of you guys were outraged! So, I wanted to make it clear that podcasting does not have to be expensive. In fact, I record and edit this episode on free software. And with this in mind, during this episode, I

Join me as I broadcast live from the Podcast Show London 2024, taking part in a fun Spotify quiz with questions about Taylor Swift podcast streams, growing podcast categories, and more. Discover interesting facts about podcast trends and see how well you can do in this spontaneous quiz! Also, learn which podcast content has seen

So often podcasters conduct a podcast interview, publish it, and never think about it again. But what if you could maximise your podcast interview and get multiple episodes out of the same interview? How awesome would that be? It’s at least double the content for you, and at least double the exposure for your podcast

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting! This episode, I’m sharing eight essential tips to help you prepare for the Podcast Show London 2024 or any podcast event you might attend. First things first, remember to eat amidst the excitement. Networking is crucial, so spend time chatting with others, even

Let’s chat about the potential impacts of a TikTok ban in the U.S. on podcasters. With the uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s fate and the evolving social media landscape, I explore whether podcasters should be concerned about the platform’s future. In this episode, we will delve into the complexity of the situation, considering political, economic, and social

Are you inadvertently killing your podcast’s growth by being resistant to change? Because here’s the truth – being creatures of habit, we podcasters often shy away from trying new things, even when our current approach isn’t yielding the desired growth that we want to see. In this episode, I’ll encourage you to take a critical